The award for the most ridiculous, self-absorbed, overzealous all sports entertainment network in the world goes to...
ESPN, for the 10th year running.
They have once again proven that outside the 4 major sports, Tiger Woods, and the Williams sisters, you're really not much of an athlete. Unless you count token consideration of Cael Sanderson and -ahem- Sarah Hughes (don't even get me started on figure skating).
No offense to college athlete of the year Sue Bird (UConn BB) but a certain swimmer from Cal who set at least 6 AR and 1 WR over the short course season would have had my vote.
Anyone else? Natalie Coughlin, female college athlete of the year as awarded by the USMS discussion crew?
-RM
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I think maybe Ion has found his calling, since he feels the TV Sports industry does swimming such an injustice then he should follow his capitilistic urges and go forth and conquer. I believe that is how things are suppose to be done, if you believe televised swimming is such a vast untapped market in the US then start making your contacts now (sponsors, television stations, agents, etc.) and sell the sport. Personally I would rather watch a sporting event in person, good luck.
Jeff
I think maybe Ion has found his calling, since he feels the TV Sports industry does swimming such an injustice then he should follow his capitilistic urges and go forth and conquer. I believe that is how things are suppose to be done, if you believe televised swimming is such a vast untapped market in the US then start making your contacts now (sponsors, television stations, agents, etc.) and sell the sport. Personally I would rather watch a sporting event in person, good luck.
Jeff
